After all these years...

[smeds]

The front page of the NYT, showing a scout-scoped mosin in the hands of a Syrian rebel fighter. Just goes to show that these workhorses were built to last and still going strong. A few days old now, but I thought the folks here might find it interesting.

Link to article: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/15/world/middleeast/syria-developments.html?_r=0

 

[martin08]

Polish M44

Still effectively fielded, since 1891.

 

[minininjer]

Dupe'ish: http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=211991

 

[smeds]

Dupe'ish: Mosin Nagants Still in action in Syria

Ah, sorry. Mods feel free to remove.

 

[Contramnky]

I think this thread is relevant because it highlights that this pic is on then cover of the NYT.

 

[40 caliber]

i enjoyed it no worries, first time for me to see it